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Democrats have share of wealthiest politicians

Narda Byczek

Posted:
04/10/2013 07:28:43 PM MDT

To the editor:

I am so tired of hearing people make erroneous claims that the Republicans are protecting the rich. I am not a registered Republican; in fact, I am not registered with any party, rather preferring to not associate myself with any party since I can not fully get behind any of them. I am an American who is tired of all of the tall tales and flat-out lies.

Instead of regurgitating the same fairy tale, let's go to the facts.

Here are the top 10 wealthiest politicians in the USA, according to CNN:

Besides the fact that it is corporate America that creates a majority of the jobs in this country, either directly or indirectly with various supplies and services, I'm fairly certain, especially in today's political climate, that Republicans would never do anything to protect the Democrats' wealth.

I am of the belief that you get what you work for. If you want something -- whether it be money, material possessions, love and/or family -- you are the only one that can obtain it.

Nobody should hand you anything. Yes, there are times in some people's lives when they need a helping hand. I have no problem with that. I do, however, have a problem with people who expect everyone else, typically through taxpayer-funded government programs, who won't make their own effort.

I do not care your color, race, religion or where you were born and raised. You are the only person who can direct your path in life.

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